"Nobody wants this and nobody likes it. Nobody wants the shit their genetics drop on them." Damien is incredibly serious because, though healthy, Damien has his own genetic demons. "You're preaching to the choir and don't even realize it."

Damien stepped over and offered an arm. "Come on. Let's get breakfast. You're as bad as Jack and he's the person I'd call my brother." Which meant Dee had some leeway with the Dog that others just wouldn't get.